Chapter 41: Stunning the Entire Audience

  "Now that she's here, why not let San Jie hurry up and come in? What time is it already? Are we going to have the mistress and the madam go out to welcome her?" Qiao'er was a domineering and arrogant master who, relying on her master's power, increasingly looked down on other maidservants, thinking herself superior. This time she didn't even wait for the masters to speak up before quickly urging them on.

  She saw only a cold smile at the corner of her mouth, with a mocking gaze, an entire look that was certain Liu Rong would make a mistake, looking like she was waiting to see a joke.

  The lady looked straight at her, her eyes scanning Liu Dainai, and saw that Liu Dainai was drinking tea by herself, completely ignoring the situation, or rather, condoning it. This scene made the lady's heart skip a beat. After Old Lady finished managing the mid-autumn festival, she directly handed over to Liu Dainai, not even letting her touch anything. Although she could use filial piety to suppress Liu Dainai, she couldn't do so forever. Thinking about what would happen after her death, the entire Wendinghou Mansion would be ruined by this woman's hands, Lady thought of Wendinghou Mansion's downfall and felt like she was suffocating!

  The maid Chun Qing, who was waiting on the side, hurried forward and patted the back of the madam, but her eyes were filled with worry as she looked towards the main gate. Although they had already arrived at the entrance, why hadn't Third Miss come in yet? Hopefully nothing went wrong. The madam valued Third Miss the most, if something went wrong...

  Liu Xuan saw that both of their gazes were fixed tightly on the gate, and her heart was even more displeased. She coldly sneered: "Perhaps it's because they're ashamed of themselves, thinking that they've recently caused so much trouble, and being just a concubine-born daughter, they don't dare to enter."

  "But it's better that she doesn't come in, a completely disrespectful and unrefined concubine-born daughter who can't even be presented in public. If she doesn't come in, then we won't have to take her to the Duke of Webei's residence, and avoid embarrassing our own household, the Duke of Wending!"

  "Jiuniang said that I think she's wearing clothes that can't be seen by people, and only when she arrived at the door did she think of retreating. She didn't even think about what kind of person she is, and yet she dared to want to go with us to the Weibei Houfu together! She should have excused herself as soon as she heard this news!" Liu Mei continued loudly, following Liu Xuan's words. Standing beside her, Liu Yun couldn't help but pull on her sleeve, hinting that she shouldn't say any more, but Liu Mei furrowed her brow and shook off her sleeve, continuing to say: "Lest we bring bad luck with us when we go out, and tarnish the reputation of the young ladies in the manor! Thinking that we're all like her, unfit to be seen!"

  The angry madam couldn't help but stand up, pointing at the two of them with a slightly trembling finger, yet she was so furious that she couldn't say a word.

  How can the girls in this mansion be educated to have such a temperament, their own sisters, sharing the same root, one honor and one shame, yet dare to say such things.

  The madam was even more worried after hearing the words, this is the only daughter in the mansion who has not been spoiled, hopefully nothing goes wrong!

  The scene of the conversation, however, had already passed for a short while, and yet, the entrance still did not see Liu Rong coming in. Even the maidservants waiting in the main hall couldn't help but wonder if something was wrong with Third Miss.

  Qiao'er couldn't help but reveal a triumphant smile: "Rouge, what's going on? Could it be that Third Miss is dressed too shabbily and doesn't dare to come in?"

  "It's really not! I'm afraid you'll be disappointed, Qiao'er!" Yan Zhi seemed to have just come back to her senses, and a big smile appeared on her face as she gazed at Qiao'er. Her eyes gleamed with pride as she swept a glance over the several sharp-tongued young ladies in the room: "I'm stunned by Third Miss! Third Miss... you're truly too beautiful today!"

  Qiao'er's heart sank, and she quickly lifted her head to look towards the main hall entrance.

  Liu Xuan's complexion also changed unpredictably!

  "Rouge sister is overpraising, where is this good as you said."

  As the crisp sound of footsteps echoed, Dong Er saw a woman standing at the door, wearing a long gown with colorful water-ink landscape patterns woven on it. If one looked closely, they would find that the patterns on the garment were not embroidered but directly painted with water ink.

  But it's just this piece of clothing, paired with that exquisite Japanese hairpin, fresh plum blossoms stuck on the hair bun, and the auspicious dot between the bright white eyebrows, shining like a fully bloomed autumn begonia.

  At that moment, a sharp light seemed to emanate from her, causing everyone in the room to forget to breathe, their eyes following her every move.

  "Is... is this really Third Miss? She's too beautiful!"

  Spring sunshine stared blankly at Liu Rong, her originally slightly thin face completely disappeared due to her hairstyle and makeup. Her moist apricot eyes gazed with a hint of smile, making one feel as if she would speak at any moment. The mature air brought out by her makeup had an indescribable charm, leaving only the word "beauty" to describe the woman before him.

  Liu Rong and Liu Xuan have some similarities in appearance, otherwise, Old Lady Liu would not have thought of letting Liu Rong replace Liu Xuan to enter the palace. It's just that all along, Liu Rong was not as plump and delicate as Liu Xuan, and naturally could not compare with Liu Xuan's beauty.

  But this will make the imperfections that have never been fully revealed between the eyebrows and eyes completely covered up by a makeup that is different from this era, yet exceptionally delicate. Not only does it surpass Liu Xuan, but even when the two people stand together, Liu Xuan is absolutely dull and without light!

  This is impossible! How can Elder Sister Rong be so beautiful?!

  Liu Xuan gritted her teeth, even more unbearable with jealousy, as if a million ants were biting at her heart. Even when she closed her eyes, in her mind was still the lovely and smiling Liu Rong, and the elegant and refined aura brought by the colorful water-ink landscape brocade cheongsam. In contrast, her own magnificent attire suddenly seemed coarse and common.

  All those degrading words are now a joke!

  She was completely outplayed by her opponent!

  Liu Xuan only felt that she had used all her strength to punch, but halfway through, she had to withdraw. This uncomfortable mouth was stuck in her chest, making her feel suffocated and crazy! Her fierce gaze involuntarily swept towards Qiao Er, didn't you say that Liu Rong basically didn't have any good clothes to wear? What is this outfit then?

  Qiao'er's silver teeth bit down, and she noticed that Liu Xuan's gaze made her heart tremble!

  Damn it, this third miss actually hid so deeply, dressed up like this, and has been hiding in plain sight!

  I didn't expect that this time at the Weibei Houfu, she would take it out in one breath and catch her off guard! Why not continue to hide and make a fool of herself, the scheme she specially designed to make Third Miss lose face not only failed, but also made her shine on the scene!

  I'm afraid this time at the Weibei Hou Mansion, I'll also become famous because of this spirit and appearance!

  No, she doesn't have such clothes at all, where did this come from? Isn't it stolen?!

  Qiao's eyes lit up!

  "Third Miss, if I remember correctly, there shouldn't be such a dress in your house, should it? The clothes of the misses in this mansion are all custom-made. How did you come up with this outfit?" Cui'er's words struck at the heart of everyone present, making those who cared about Liu Rong's well-being feel anxious, worried that something unexpected would happen, and if so, the problem would be even bigger!

  On the side, the jealous and itchy-toothed Liu Mei heard Qiao Er's words and burst out laughing. She didn't even have such clothes, how could Liu Rong possibly have them? "Quickly say, where did this dress come from? Don't tell me you've been stealing and swindling, where did you get it from?"

  "This is wonderful! The third young lady of the prestigious Wencheng Marquis Manor, instead of learning something good, has actually learned how to be a thief and a swindler!" Liu Xuan quickly interjected, not giving Liu Rong any chance to speak. She turned to Madame and Liu Dainai and said: "Mother, sister-in-law, please keep my third sister at home. A daughter like this, we absolutely cannot bring her to the Weibei Marquis Manor. Losing face for Wencheng Marquis Manor is a small matter, but ruining the reputation of the entire manor is absolutely unacceptable!"

  After finishing speaking, Liu Xuan looked at Liu Rong's complacent smile and sneered! Even if you can dress up so beautifully, what's the use? No one can see your brilliance, I'm still the most dazzling one!

  Dong Er, who was standing beside Liu Rong, felt a sharp pain in her chest. The young lady didn't have any good clothes, and these people knew it clearly. As sisters, they didn't help at all. With great difficulty, she had managed to embroider a ordinary long shirt into a beautiful landscape painting with ink, creating such a beautiful and elegant garment, but now they were going to ruin it like this!

  Even if Dong Er is weak and timid by nature, he feels like there's something bursting to come out of his chest!

  Even if she is lowly and her words carry little weight, even if speaking out might bring trouble upon herself! She still wants to speak up for Third Miss!

  Thinking of Dong Er taking a step forward quickly, just about to take another step, but was pulled back by a jade-like hand.

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  I'm not very satisfied with this chapter myself, so I've made some adjustments and modifications. However, it won't affect the overall plot. If you like it, please feel free to collect and support me, thank you.